Senior GenAI Python Developer - Innovation Labs, VP

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

3d

About The Position

Citi Innovation Labs is a global network of innovation centers focused on delivering cutting edge solutions to all of Citi’s lines of business. Our Mission is to create a competitive advantage for our clients, manifested as change in the way they operate, by providing innovative technological solutions with strong client engagement, from idea to production, and by leveraging the entrepreneurial spirit and technological excellence fostered in the Innovation Labs. Our Labs Network is a global organization that spans across New York, London, Tel Aviv, Shanghai, and various other locations globally. We focus on delivering innovative products using cutting-edge technologies in highly complex architectures and with the highest delivery standards. The Innovation Labs team performs research and implementation in many advanced domains spanning across AI, Machine learning, NLP, Analytics, Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology, and many more. We're on the hunt for a highly skilled and experienced senior engineer to lead the design and development of the various AI services as part of the Citi Innovation Labs. The ideal candidate has an excellent track record in high-scale engineering products and specifically AI solutions. In this role, you'll be a key player in driving innovative AI projects throughout the bank.

Requirements

• Academic degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent
• At least 6+ years of experience in the software industry building enterprise software
• At least 5 years of proven experience in senior positions as hands-on principal engineer or architect
• 6+ years' experience in delivering complex solutions and services into production, preferably in Python and AI/ML ecosystem
• Great passion and proven hands-on experience integrating with AI/ML technologies
• Strong and diverse technical background. Ability to quickly learn and understand new technologies, influence highly skilled engineering teams, guide technology decisions and vision.
• Experience with cloud architectures, and specific experience with public cloud offerings
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and organizational abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial industry – major advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead development of highly complex AI solutions, infrastructure, and architecture topics
• Manage executive stakeholder audience in technology by acting as a partner, trusted advisor and operating through influence
• Work with internal and external partners to design, validate and deliver solutions with a commercial benefit for Citi
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and projects of varying sizes & complexity
• Engage with data-science, technical and business stakeholders to define and design overall architecture for key use-cases across our lines of business
• Work with external vendors and start-ups regarding joint initiatives and the exploration of new directions
• Partner with Citi’s Risk and Control teams to ensure best practice is followed from the perspectives of good governance, risk management, standardization, and tooling.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
• Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees